According to the California Children's Trust, there has been a 151% increase in CA in inpatient visits for suicide, suicidal ideation, and self-injury for children ages 10-14. The suicide rate among black children is twice that of white youth. It is critical that we remove diagnosis as a prerequisite for mental health treatment for children. We are thankful for the visionary work of Alex Briscoe and the CCT for advocating for this.

We’re so proud of Christy Turlington’s leadership with Every Mother Counts. Their critical advocacy work for the Momnibus, a package of legislative bills developed by the Congressional Black Maternal Health Caucus would fund CBOs to promote and address racial and social determinants of maternal health.

JVS's work is more important than ever. Their vocational training, counseling, and placement efforts means that single moms like their client who is featured in this CA Department of Industrial Relations story can actually raise a family in the Bay Area, earning a six figure salary. We are so grateful for the leadership of Lisa Countryman-Quiroz and the entire team at JVS; they are transforming lives.

We were so pleased to see Dr. Nicki Bush at University of California, San Francisco heralded for her recent study on the impact of stress in pregnant mothers. Her work is critical to informing maternal health care, particularly among marginalized communities.

We are so grateful for the work of Dr. Alicia Lieberman, who continues to be a pioneer in the field of early childhood trauma intervention, and raises consciousness about the suffering of traumatized children in our nation.

Congratulations to the California Partners Project on its tremendous work to advance gender equity in California! Thank you Olivia Morgan and Jennifer Siebel Newsom for your vision and leadership.

Project Healthy Minds is a new national effort to address the mental health crisis, and Lisa is proud to serve on the Board of Directors. PHM leverages technology to destigmatize mental health and help young people gain easy access to interventions and support. We loved seeing their tremendous work covered in the Hollywood Reporter.

We are proud to be involved with PHM as it raises consciousness about mental health, destigmatizing getting help and ensuring young people know where to turn to for assistance.

We are so proud of the work of All Chicago and grateful for Carolyn Ross’ tremendous leadership of this powerhouse organization. Every day, it innovates solutions and brings together homelessness service providers, improving peoples’ lives.